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The bi-annual celebrations weekend took place in North Lake Tahoe, California. This is a tradition where the winos get together for a long weekend to celebrate events of the past six months. Birthdays, weddings, kids off to college, life or just being with friends. North Lake Tahoe is so relaxing in October – the skiers have not invaded for the winter season, the summer vacationers are home and prices on home weekend rentals are quite favorable. We found a lovely home Speckled Tree House that we used as the base camp. Adding a few more homes in the surrounding area we managed to keep the whole group within walking distance. We researched a few of the restaurants in the area and left the rest to chance.

Highlights:

Happy Hour/Sunset at Big Water Grille: It was Thursday and the place was alive, we immediately knew that the weekend was off to a good start. Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon and Kim Crawford Chardonnay were the favorites, although the Skyy Cosmos and the well priced beers were also a hit. With football and baseball on the TVs the sports aficionados (men and women) were happy, and others found peace and quite watching the sunset from the outdoor deck.

Lunch at Gar Woods after a walk around Tahoe City: a go-to destination for views of the Lake and pitchers of Wet Woodys. Yes that is what they are known for, the group selected 18 Year Old Woody ( with 18 year old Flor de Cana fine rum) and The Black Seal (with Gosling’s Black Seal 151).

Dinner with Dehliger: Everyone cooked and the 1999 Dehligher Syrah and 2000 Dehlinger Pinot Noir were the perfect pairing for the pork loin main course.

Brunch with Mumm: The group split up, some stayed home and popped open magnums of Mumm with a very healthy, home-made chicken salad.

Au Revoir Dinner at The Soule Domaine: A charming log cabin and one of the best local restaurants. The 2012 Laetitia Estate Chardonnay with appetizers, followed by a 2001 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon were the perfect ending for this weekend adventure.